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Oregon’s Willamette Valley is drenched this morning, with steady rain tapping rooftops across Eugene and water pooling along curbs downtown. Temperatures hover near 48 degrees, and south winds keep the air damp and raw. If you’re heading out, expect wet pavement immediately.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain continues through today with a 100 percent chance of precipitation and highs near 51 degrees. Periods of steady rain could drop between a quarter and half an inch by this evening. Roads along I-5, Beltline Highway and Highway 126 will stay slick, especially during heavier bursts…